Best Ski Festivals 2024 – 2025 in the Alps
As winter swoops in, snow falls and the slopes are getting busy, it’s time to gear up for the biggest ski festivals in the Alps this ski season!
Our guide to the best ski festivals for 2024/2025 focuses on the most exciting music festivals in the Alps. We’ve got the lowdown on the season’s most hyped events!
The Alps are known for more than just their slopes, ample snow and high-altitude thrills. The mountains are also home to a variety of festivals throughout the season, garnering a reputation, especially within the music community. From live music and late-night DJs to winter sports and snowball fights – ski festivals are back with new surprises and parties to delight revellers.
World-class pistes, live acts and electronic music are what make ski festivals in the Alps some of the best in the world. Find out what’s happening this season…
Polaris Ski Festival
When: 22rd – 23rd and 29th – 30th November, 2024
Where: Verbier, Switzerland
Kick off the winter ski season at the Polaris Festival in Switzerland. This electronic music festival bumps the beats 2,200 metres up at the luxurious Le Mouton Noir ski resort in Verbier. Ski, ride, and party through the weekend to an incredible mix of mountain scenery and world-class electronic music acts!
The Polaris Ski Festival line-up includes;
- Maceo Plex
- The Blaze DJ Set
- Fiona Kraft
- Laolu 3hrs Set
- Folamour
- Derrick Carter
- Osunlade
- Marina Trench
- Modesta
- Richie Hawtin
A celebration is on the cards, Polaris Festival is back under its original format. Don’t miss out – book your tickets now!
How to Get There
The nearest airport is Geneva Airport and transfers to Verbier will take just under 2 hours.
BergFest
When: 6th & 7th December 2024
Where: Saalbach-Hinterglemm, Austria
Bergfest is German for ‘Let’s party in the mountains!’ Held in the famous Austrian ski resort of Saalbach-Hinterglemm, this electronic fest is a weekend festival to celebrate the start of winter.
Get ready, because BergFest 2024 has just announced the first wave of big acts in the line-up, and it’s already shaping up to be epic! Brace yourselves for performances from:
- Fine cream fish fillet
- Sportfreunde Stiller
- Mando Diao
- Das Lumpenpack
This is just the start, and with more names yet to drop, 2024 is going to be a party on the mountains you won’t want to miss!
How to Get There
Catch a ski transfer from Salzburg Airport in just under 2 hours.
Rise Ski Festival
When: 7th-14th December 2024
Where: Les Deux Alpes, France
In December, Rise’s 10th festival offers you a wild week of ski, music and snow festivities. Use your lift pass to explore 220km of slopes by day and head to one of the 4 main stages – including the indoor arena – at night to see eclectic live acts and DJs with incredible production.
The resort offers some great beginner slopes as well as Europe’s largest skiable glacier – giving you plenty of options if you’re coming as a group.
The Rise Festival line-up for 2024 includes;
- Chase and Status (DJ Set)
- Gorgon City
- Sub Focus
- Sammy Virji
- Hannah Laing
- Arielle Free
- Hedex
- BLK
- Enzo Siragusa
- Josh Baker
Book your tickets now!
How to Get There
Getting to Rise Festival from Chambery or Grenoble airport, transfers to Les Deux Alpes take just over 2 hours, or transfers from Geneva to Les Deux Alpes take around 3 hours.
Rock the Pistes
When: 16th – 22nd March 2025
Where: Portes du Soleil, France
The pop-rock festival, Rock the Pistes, in Portes du Soleil is returning with a bang in March 2025, offering over 30 après-ski concerts! During the day, you can explore a jaw-dropping 650km of slopes, and by night, immerse yourself in performances by international artists.
France has long been a favourite destination for Alpine activities, and you’ll see why festivals like Rock the Pistes thrive here.
The Rock the Pistes line-up for 2025 is currently TBC, but check out this clip of last year’s Rock the Pistes festival in all its glory to see what you’re in for!
How to Get There
Ski transfers from Geneva to Avoriaz in the heart of the Portes du Soleil region take around 1 hour 40 minutes.
Tomorrowland Winter
When: 15th – 22rd March 2025
Where: Alpe d’Huez, France
With the highest stage at a dizzying 3,300 metres above sea level, at one of the biggest festivals in the world, expect incredible views, extravagant sets and the very best in electronic music!
Tomorrowland Winter 2025’s line-up is currently under lock and key, but take a look at last year’s Tomorrowland Winter live sets to get you in the festival mood!
How to Get There
Geneva Airport to Alpe d’Huez transfers take an average of three hours.
Alternatively, Grenoble airport is just a 90 minute drive away.
Snowboxx Ski Music Festival
When: 15th – 22nd March 2025
Where: Avoriaz, France
This open air arena festival combines great music with lighthearted events such as igloo after-parties and bottomless brunches.
Two huge main stage events anchor a week of apres-ski, on-mountain concerts, igloo raves, tropical waterpark parties and not forgetting fancy dress aplenty!
Attracting past headliners like Fatboy Slim, Stormzy and Chase & Status, Snowboxx Festival is a must if you’re serious about big names in music.
The resort is situated in the Les Portes Du Soleil ski area – the largest connected ski area in the world.
The Snowboxx 2025 line-up is TBC this Autumn, so check back for updates!
All tickets include accommodation and festival wristband.
How to Get There
A transfer from Geneva to Avoriaz takes just over an hour and a half. Or, if you’re travelling from Chambery airport it will take an extra hour.
Altitude Comedy Festival
When: 24th – 28th March 2025
Where: Mayrhofen, Austria
Slopes, DJs and laughs – what more could you want from a skiing holiday? Altitude Comedy Festival offers something a little different to most ski festivals out there. With roast battles and live acts from your favourite comedians, this festival promises to be one to remember.
This award-nominated festival was created in 2007 by comedians Andrew Maxwell and Marcus Brigstocke and is the world’s No.1 alpine comedy festival.
The 2025 lineup is still a closely guarded secret, but to get you hyped, here are some comedy heavyweights from past Altitude Comedy Festivals;
- Eddie Izzard
- Katherine Ryan
- Jimmy Carr
- Bill Bailey
- Lee Mack
- Dara O’Brien
- Micky Flanagan
How to Get There
Airport transfers from Innsbruck to Mayrhofen will take around 1 hour.
Chamonix Unlimited Festival
When: TBC March 2025
Where: Chamonix, France
Every spring, Chamonix Unlimited turns the Alps into a non-stop electronic party playground! For five days, both the mountain and town are buzzing with world-class DJs, electrifying events, and next-level venues that’ll leave you speechless. It’s not just a festival—it’s an adventure in one of the most iconic spots on earth!
Just like the festival dates, the 2025 lineup is also under wraps, but to keep the excitement building, here’s a look at some of the epic electronic artists from last year’s festival that have rocked the scene. Expect nothing less than jaw-dropping performances and wild party vibes;
- Adiel
- Agents of Time
- Agoria
- Alex Wann
- Awen
- Gordo
- Maceo Plex
How to Get There
Airport transfers from Geneva to Chamonix will take under 1 hour 30 minutes.
Snowbombing
When: 7th – 12th April 2025
Where: Mayrhofen, Austria
Another big hitter attracting some of the biggest live acts and dance music DJs around, Snowbombing Ski Festival knows how to put on a party. When you’re not exploring the varied slopes, take part in Bongo’s Bingo or chair lift speed dating. From forest to igloo, party all over the picturesque Mayrhofen ski resort this April. The festival is split between two types of venues: the mountain venues and the in-town venues, with events scheduled across the entire week.
This festival is ideal for groups of friends looking to let loose on the mountain!
As we count down to the Snowbombing 2025 lineup reveal, take a trip down memory lane with past headliners to get yourself in the party spirit!
How to Get There
Salzburg to Mayrhofen transfers take around 2 hours and 30 minutes, depending on traffic and road conditions. If you’re short on time, Innsbruck to Mayrhofen transfers are usually an hour quicker.
Zermatt Unplugged
When: 8th – 12th April 2025
Where: Zermatt, Switzerland
Zermatt Unplugged is a ski festival like you’ve never seen before.
This intimate festival shows off acoustic talent from around Europe on stages spread throughout the village.
Over 100 concerts are set to take place across 5 days. The festival has issued a save the date with the line-up to follow.
Zermatt is an eco-friendly, family-friendly resort with modern lift systems and comfortable accommodation – perfect as a laid-back ski festival destination.
While the Zermatt Unplugged 2025 lineup is still under lock and key, take a look at some of the international acts that have hit the stage over the past few years for a taste of what you’re in for!
How to Get There
A transfer from Sion Airport will take 2 hours, weather and traffic dependant. Alternatively, it takes just over 3 hours to get from Geneva to Zermatt.
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If you’re heading to a ski festival on the slopes, make sure you’re prepared by checking out some winter sports travel advice before you go. Not only will it cover essentials like insurance and health tips, but it’ll also ensure you’re all set for a safe and fun trip abroad.
As for getting to the festival, skip the hassle of driving and map reading by booking a private ski transfer. Whether you’re in a group of 2 or 52, we provide transfers with;
- Safe and comfortable vehicles
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Ready to party? Book your ski transfer today and jump straight into the experience without having to wait around!
References:
- Gov.uk. (2023). Preparing for winter sports abroad. Guidance.
- The Guardian. (2024). Al-pining for the slopes: why the French Alps is our favourite family ski destination. News.
